Gloucester back row Ruan Ackermann goes under the knife

Gloucester back row Ruan Ackermann will undergo a rehabilitation programme over the close season after he required surgery on a toe injury sustained against London Irish.The South African made 18 appearances for the Cherry and Whites this season and underwent an operation on his toe on Tuesday.25-year-old Ackermann will now work with the medical staff at Gloucester over the summer in the hope of being fully fit for the new Premiership season on September 17.Ackermann and captain Lewis Ludlow wer